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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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